ARH 1070 Survey of East Asian Arts
This course is a general introduction to the major artistic traditions of East Asia, focused on the three countries of China, Korea, and Japan, from the Neolithic period to the present. Although Korea and Japan share similar artistic and cultural values to China, each country has also had its own distinctive development and unique style in art and architecture. Lectures will cover the social and historical contexts, the major religions, and philosophies through the timeline. This course will explore the major styles of painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts from East Asia. It highlights important works to discuss the artistic achievements and the aesthetics of these regions. Lectures and reading materials provide a contextual framework for understanding in each class. In addition, students will have an opportunity to observe original works in the Asian art collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.